Subtract 20/45 from 54/6
1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 20/45
54/6 - 20/45 is 77/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
54/6 = 54 × 15/6 × 15 = 810/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
20/45 = 20 × 2/45 × 2 = 40/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/90 - 40/90 = 810 - 40/90 = 770/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/9
- In mixed form: 85/9
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